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The OSU Leadership Center is led by a group of professionals dedicated to providing leadership-centered education and research to individuals, organizations and communities.  We provide high-quality, practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities. 

Created in 1990, the center is located on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University and is a part of the Departments of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and OSU Extension.  Our mission is to provide research-based resources and high quality practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities that make a positive difference in the lives of Ohio's citizens.

Quotes of the Day

“ Any human anywhere will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being given the opportunity to do so. ”

- Doris Lessing -

“ A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. ”

- John Maxwell -

“ It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. ”

- George Washington -

“ Change is the law of life. Those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. ”

- John F. Kennedy -

“ Creative minds always have been known to survive and kind of bad training. ”

- Anna Freud -

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Testimonials

“ I provide a biweekly electronic The Health at Work 4 All! newsletter, a collection of information from various sources that is intended to provide readers with information around workplace health and wellness... ”

Sandy Richardson, Middlesex London Health Unit

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“ Beth Flynn is a great asset to The Ohio State University.  Her expertise in “Know Your Strengths” is outstanding, as is her willingness to share her passion and knowledge with members of the University... ”

Virginia Layton, OSU Director of Financial Services

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“ Beth did a great job with facilitating and presenting, the audience was very engaged.  ”

Workshop Particiapnt

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“ Just wanted to thank you again for your leadership messages!  I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate them.  I distribute them to all of our new college hires in our technology leadership... ”

Leadership Moments Subscriber

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“ Appreciated Jeff's relaxed, confident, personal, authentic style of presenting and working with a group. ”

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Our Blog

OSU LEADERSHIP CENTER TO OFFER SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAY

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, November 05th, 2019

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Leadership Center is offering a social media giveaway on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for a select three-hour or online leadership workshop.

Located in the Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership Department, the Ohio State Leadership Center works to provide leadership training to individuals, companies, and organizations that can be used to further grow the organization. The majority of workshops are held in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

Engage for Impact

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

CEOs who Engage for Impact:

High Performers

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
  • “High performers are more successful than their peers, yet they are less stressed.
  • High performers love challenges and are more confident they will achieve their goals despite adversity.
  • High performers are healthier than their peers.
  • High performers are happy.
  • High performers are admired.
  • High performers get better grades and reach high positions of success.
  • High performers work passionately regardless of traditional rewards.
  • High performers are assertive (for the right reasons).